Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 3:51PM EDT until May 16 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 12:51pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 349 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Marion, moving
east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Wytheville...
Galax...
Marion...
Hillsville...
Chilhowie...
Rural Retreat...
and Independence.
Instruction:
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds, as well as
deadly cloud to ground lightning. For your safety, move to an
interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away
from windows.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
on Twitter.
Area Description:
Carroll, VA; Grayson, VA; Smyth, VA; Wythe, VA; City of Galax, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Blacksburg VA